September 11, 2018

Shelbyville Mayor Talks Economic Growth, Job Vacancies


Taylor Bennett
Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun - Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun

Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Our local leaders have unique perspectives on our communities and their challenges, and WFYI is bringing you conversations with those leaders to learn more of what is on their minds.

WFYI’s Taylor Bennett spoke with Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun about a unique education program,  the city’s economic growth and a critical need to fill vacant jobs.

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